The "Eight Immortals", as the name suggests, are the eight powerful and famous great spirits and great sages in ancient Chinese mythology.

The "Eight Immortals" are Lu Dongbin, Zhongli Quan (Han Zhongli), Cao Guojiu, Tieguaili, Han Xiangzi, He Xiangu, Lan Caihe, and Zhang Guolao, eight Taoist immortals.

Lü Dongbin was suave, with elegant poems and superb swordsmanship;

Zhong Liquan was full of life and had a kind face, and he helped people through the world;

Cao Guojiu was loyal to the king and served the country. He loves the people like a son and is willing to do good deeds;

Tieguai Li is profound in Taoism, helps the world and saves people, and is the first of the eight immortals;

Han Xiangzi is personable, can distinguish between good and evil, and has a wonderful tongue;

He Xiangu's Taoism is rooted in the Buddha's heart, he governs the world and saves his life, and his merits are immeasurable;

Zhang Guolao cultivates both mortals and immortals, returns to his original nature, and finally achieves the great road;

Lan Caihe travels around the world , with sharp eyes like beads, singing while drunk;

These eight "fairy groups" together form the most beautiful scenery in traditional Chinese myths and legends.

The "Eight Immortals" originated in the Tang and Song Dynasties, but took shape in the Yuan Dynasty. During this period, there was a blank period of nearly four hundred years. During these four hundred years, there were as many folk legends about the origin of the "Eight Immortals" as there are stars. , if I were to talk about them one by one, I might not be able to finish them in a few days or nights.

However, in the "official information" of the Song Dynasty, "History of the Song Dynasty: Ma Mo Biography", there is a story that records the origin of the Eight Immortals. According to the records of the Song Dynasty, the real "origin of the Eight Immortals" in history is actually A thrilling prison escape!